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SA51 DVM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 DVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

rear gearbox mount deteiated

Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

rear gearbox mount deteiated

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,458 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,695 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,366 miles

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle carrier bar corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,723 miles

rear axle carrier bar corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 45,007 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SA51 DVM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA51 DVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA51 DVM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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